By Measure
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed of excess fat
2 pounds oxtail
2 pounds chicken thigh meat or breast, diced
2 pounds country style ribs
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 medium chopped onions
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
3 quarts water
6 slices bacon, diced
2 cups medium diced carrots
1 cup medium diced green bell peppers
2 cups canned peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 pound new red diced potatoes
1 cup fresh lima beans
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sweet corn
2 smoked ham hocks